Emily Russell, NCPR

Alaina Denton, 20, is the only female plow driver on her crew. She grew up on a farm and discovered her passion for big machinery at trade school. Now she navigates the demanding Cascade Pass route, keeping Adirondack roads safe.

Border crossings from Canada into the North Country have dropped significantly in recent months compared to last spring. The decline in traffic comes amid an ongoing trade war with Canada.

Rumors have been swirling for weeks about North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik’s next political move after President Donald Trump took her out of the running for UN ambassador last month.

Stefanik has emerged as one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters, a position that plays well in the North Country where Trump won all but one county on Tuesday.

After Trump was found guilty on felony charges, Stefanik's campaign released a statement, followed by an updated statement that amplified corruption claims.

North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik made headlines last weekend on two separate occasions. On Sunday, she spoke with Israeli lawmakers, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. That same day, Stefanik was interviewed on Fox News and was challenged about her prior criticisms of former president Donald Trump.

Spring brings lots to look at in the Adirondack Mountains and the concentration required for trail running means runners can't help but appreciate Spring's beauty.